Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

At St Brendan-Shaw College, we are committed to the ongoing development of clear and consistent policies and protocols that reflect our values and support the safety, wellbeing, and learning of every student. In alignment with Catholic Education Tasmania, our frameworks are informed by system-wide policies and are regularly reviewed as part of our continuous improvement.

“Policies are not static—they must evolve to meet the changing needs of the people they serve.”

— Ban Ki-moon

Policies & Guidelines

St Brendan-Shaw College operates under the policies and guidelines set by the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania (CECT). These documents guide how Catholic schools operate across the state, ensuring consistency, safety, and support for all students and families.

We encourage all parents and carers to familiarise themselves with the CECT’s policies and guidelines. Understanding these policies helps build a strong partnership between families and schools, supporting your child’s experience at St Brendan-Shaw College.

➔ View CECT Policies 

Child Safe Communities

St Brendan-Shaw College is committed to upholding Catholic Education Tasmania’s strong focus on child safety. Parents and carers are encouraged to review the Child Safe Communities information, which outlines CET’s policies, responsibilities, and preventative measures to protect children and young people from all forms of harm.

➔ Visit Child Safe Communities

Concerns, Compliments and Complaints

Please complete this form if you wish to register a concern, share a compliment or make a complaint. Alternatively, you can contact the College on (03) 6424 7622.

➔ Concerns, Compliments and Complaints Form

CET Feedback Portal

The Catholic Education Tasmania (CET) Feedback Portal is a system-wide platform that allows you to communicate directly with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office — the operational arm of the Catholic Education Commission Tasmania.

You are welcome to use this portal to share your congratulations, concerns, complaints, or general feedback about Catholic education in Tasmania.

➔ Visit the CET Feedback Portal

College Protocols

❯ Attendance Protocol

❯ Behaviour Management (SBSC Guidelines) Under Review

❯ Concerns, Compliments & Complaints Protocol

❯ Drugs – Illicit (SBSC Guidelines) Under Review

❯ Mobile Phone Protocol

❯ Pastoral Care Protocol

❯ Uniform Protocol

❯ WH&S Policy

TASC Policies

❯ TASC Change Of Enrolment Policy

❯ TASC Internal Assessment Policy